Fabric Freshener V

Get rid of hard to remove odors on clothing, such as fry grease, cigarette smoke and more: 1 c vodka 1 c water Place it in a spray bottle and spray on fabric. The liquid evaporates quickly, leaving no alcohol or stuck in smell in its wake. This trick works great on upholstery, carpeting and [...]

September ~ National Coupon Month

September is National Coupon Month!!! In honor of this event, I thought it might be a good idea to offer a list of online coupon resources.

Creole Seasoning

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Stainless Steel Sinks II

2 parts borax 1 part baking soda Plastic container Damp sponge Mix 2 parts borax with 1 part baking soda in a plastic container, and stir well. Sprinkle the mix into the sink and scrub. The mixture won’t scratch!

Instant Cocoa

3 1/2 cups dry milk 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 cup powdered coffee creamer 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup instant coffee In a mixing bowl combine dry milk powder, powdered sugar, creamer, and cocoa. Store in airtight container. For each serving, place 1/3 cup of the mix in a mug and add 3/4 cup boiling water.

This Weeks Free Samples at FreeFly’s Sept 1, 2010

Free sample of shampoo. Free spaghetti samples. Offer only available in AL, LA, and MS. Free bottle of All Purpose Sauce. Free sample of nasal strips. Free sample of multi-purpose solution for contact lens wearers.

Blog Frog Frugal Living Community Twitter Party with Ebates Tonight

On Wednesday, September 1st from 7-8 pm EST (4-5 PST) we’ll be hosting the #FrugalLiving Twitter Party with Ebates and our Frugal Living Community Leaders. In honor of National Coupon Month we’ll be asking you to share you best couponing tips, how tos and stories. Throw in some trivia, awesome prizes and you, our members, [...]

Instant Cinnamon Oatmeal

2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional: raisins or other dried fruit) Combine all ingredients in an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place. When ready to serve, mix a rounded 1/4 cup of the mixture with 1/2 cup of water (or 1/2 cup mixture plus 1 cup water). Microwave for 1 1/2 minute [...]

Water Stains on Leather Shoes

Vinegar; Remove water stains on leather by rubbing with a cloth dipped in a vinegar and water solution.

Onion Soup Mix

3/4 cup instant minced onion 1/3 cup beef bouillon powder 4 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed celery seed 1/4 teaspoon sugar Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. About 5 tablespoons of mix are equal to 1 1¼-ounce package.

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Cleaning

Cleaning Marble I

Mix one Tbsp castile soap with a quart of warm water, rinse well, then dry with a warm cloth.

Cleaning

Fabric Freshener IV

2 c water 10 to 15 drops of your favorite essential oil Place it in a spray bottle and spray on fabric.

Spice Blends

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

1 tablespoon onion flakes 2 teaspoons ground thyme 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons dried chives

Mental Pauses

This is Shane

I have a friend named Shane. This is Shane. Shane Has a website. Shane is creative. See Shane’s art? Shane also makes music. Here is some of Shane’s Music. Shane has a friend Named Cardy, but we don’t talk about him. Shane plays music. See Shane’s radio station? Shane also has one of the biggest [...]

Garden

Things I never thought to compost

As I have posted before, I am trying desperately to declutter my house.  Of course, as fast as I get a room emptied and move to the next one, someone comes home with a bunch of stuff and dumps it into the clean room. Rather than toss everything in the trash, I have been sorting [...]

Spice Blends

Montreal Steak Seasoning

4 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion 1/2 tablespoon dehydrated garlic 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary 1/2 tablespoon dried fennel

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